Choose a clear reference
Upload the portrait, object, pet, or still life you want to draw from.
Grid maker for drawing
Grid Maker for Drawing
Turn a reference image into a drawing guide with rows, columns, coordinates, diagonal helpers, and square-cell options for proportional sketching.
Drawing reference gridCoordinate labelsProcessed locally
Processed locally in your browser
The grid maker uses browser canvas. Your uploaded reference image is not sent to PhotoToLineArt servers.
Drawing reference
Drawing practice reference
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How it works
A simple grid workflow for drawing practice
Set drawing-friendly cells
Use portrait, square, or detailed presets and keep labels on when you want A1, B2, and row-by-row guidance.
Copy one box at a time
Download the grid reference and redraw the subject by matching shapes inside each cell.
Drawing use cases
Built for manual drawing practice
This page targets people who already plan to draw by hand and need a proportional guide, not an automatic image converter.
Break a portrait into smaller boxes before sketching.
Scale a small reference onto larger drawing paper.
Give art students a numbered reference they can follow at their desks.
Use diagonal guides to compare angles and negative shapes.
Questions
Grid tool details
Does the image get uploaded?
No. The grid preview is rendered with browser canvas, so your selected photo stays on your device.
Can I print the grid?
Yes. Download the PNG and print it from your browser or image viewer. Use square cells, labels, and grayscale when you need a clean drawing reference.
Can I use it without a photo?
Yes. Turn on Blank grid to create a plain grid sheet for composition studies, classroom handouts, or drawing practice.
Is this a photo collage maker?
No. These pages focus on adding grid lines to one image for drawing, layout, and printable reference work.
What grid size should I use for drawing?
Start with 8 x 8 for quick sketches, 10 x 8 for portraits, and 12 x 12 when you need more precision.
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Need the outline made for you?
Keep using the grid for manual drawing, or move into the AI workflow when you want line art, printable coloring pages, or browser coloring.